Lot 1646. A Longquan celadon carved jar and a cover, Ming dynasty, 15th century; 10¼ in. (26 cm.) high. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. Price realised USD 50,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011 

Of baluster form, carved around the body with a peony scroll, above a border of petal lappets that encircle the slightly waisted base, covered overall in an attractive pale-olive glaze, with a neatly trimmed foot ring, the lotus leaf-form cover with a knob finial encircled by a similar peony scroll and pinched rim, the interior of the cover impressed with a design of a flying horse, wood box.

Provenance: Sotheby's, London, 18 November 1998, lot 948.